Multifaceted Role of Teachers

Teaching is a profession that has a multiple roles and responsibilities. A teacher’s role is not just restricted to teaching in classroom but it expands outside the four walls. It is true when it is said that – ‘a good teacher is more than just a lecturer in school and colleges’. Good schools adjudge performance of teachers not just on the basis of classroom teaching but also other roles that they need to perform.

Role as a manager

The teacher plays the role of a manager of not only important issues such as education but collectively plays the role of a leader who looks after things associated to education. Also, as a manager teacher makes sure to implement the tasks and the changes in administration and supports other teaching staff.

Role as a planner

One of the important tasks, where teacher needs to play a crucial role is when he/she is required to plan a syllabus or curriculum. There are a number of things that a teacher must keep in mind while drafting them. The syllabus or course material has to be constructed in such a way that it proves to be useful for the students. Also, a teacher is required to prepare class assignments periodically and subject notes to help students understand better. Assignments, papers and presentations and projects must include deadlines.

Role as a counselor

Another, crucial role of a teacher is that of a counselor. Teachers can provide support to a student in solving a problem. They may not only be related to school or class but it can be a personal problem which a child is dealing with.

Role as a mentor

Early growing years in child’s life are most vital, it is essential to be guided by a mentor who understands and guides him towards better future. Parents are the first mentors for any child and then there are ‘teachers’, who further hones his skills and prepares him for his challenging tomorrow. A Teacher has a great power to influence over all development of a child.

Also, a teacher has the greatest impact on a child’s social development. Students observe and learn from their teacher’s behavioral pattern and they adopt it. Therefore, educators need to keep a tab of their attitude and behavior while interacting with students and others.

Therefore, teachers need to be able to adopt a range of roles and skills to suit specific situations.